Legal Opinion
City of Ellensburg v. King Videocable Co.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided March 19, 1996No. 14149-7-IIIPublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtThompson, C. J.
The City of Ellensburg commenced this declaratory action against King Videocable Company, alleging a material breach of the parties’ franchise agreement governing cable television services. King asserted a federal preemption defense. On cross-motions for summary judgment, King’s motion was granted. Ellensburg appealed and King cross-appealed. We reverse and remand.
Facts
The 15-year franchise agreement at issue was executed in April 1984, and codified at Ellensburg, Wash., Code (EC) ch. 11.8 (1984), as the Ellensburg/King Videocable Company Franchise Ordinance (herein franchise). Within four…
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